Buddhist Antique

Known as a Sukunda, this traditional Nepalese oil lamp has long been used in both Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies. It serves not only as a functional lamp but also as a powerful symbol...

A rare and highly collectible work, perfect for connoisseurs of antique Nepali bronze Buddhas, gilded Buddhist sculpture, and authentic Asian sacred art.

This collectible sculpture embodies good fortune, happiness, and contentment, making it a desirable piece for collectors of Asian art, Buddhist iconography, and decorative objects fr...

Seated with narrowed eyes in deep meditation and hands in Buddhist Abhaya Mudra position offering a blessing of protection, reassurance, peace and benevolence.

The vessel features a monumental baluster-form body surmounted by an architectural overhead handle, accompanied by the original fitted lid with Buddhist lion finial and a secondary a...

The serene expression, elongated proportions, and flowing drapery exemplify high Buddhist sculptural ideals of compassion and transcendence.

A museum-worthy sculpture that merits serious scholarly study, and an extremely rare large-scale survivor from early Korean Buddhist tradition.

Hand knotted with high quality wool that has acquired an incredibly soft, velvet like texture over nearly two centuries, this piece showcases the distinctive synthesis of Chinese, Ce...

Intimate in scale yet powerful in presence, this is a serious, museum-worthy object for collectors of early Buddhist sculpture. priced below what I paid for this as collector myself ...

As there were close parallels between Japan and Korea in the style of their Buddhist art in earlier centuries, I began to suspect that it was probably from the same era in Korea as t...

Bonshô are integral to Japanese Buddhist temples, used for calling monks to prayer and marking time.

Offered on a discreet museum-style base, this is an intellectually engaging and visually appealing sculpture, ideal for collectors of early Buddhist art, Gandharan material, or Himal...

A beautifully executed and evocative example of classical Buddhist sculpture.

This early solid-cast Korean bronze Buddha is a refined and quietly powerful example of East Asian Buddhist sculpture, distinguished by its elegant proportions, assured modeling, and...

When a traveling family, monk, or lama set up camp, the table would be unpacked to serve two main functions: Portable Altar: It acted as a temporary, sacred Buddhist shrine to suppor...

The Eight Buddhist Treasures: The upper register is adorned with floating emblems like the Endless Knot and the Conch Shell, signifying spiritual victory and luck.

This exceptionally early and rare Korean bronze Buddha represents a significant survival from the formative period of Korean Buddhist sculpture, almost certainly dating to the 10th c...

This specific piece represents the transition from rigid Buddhist orthodoxy to the soulful, unpretentious freedom of Japanese folk art.

Most experts agree that this breed began in China and migrated to Japan with Buddhist Monks.

Tasked with teaching Buddhist rites, he was also proficient in the techniques of papermaking and ink production, which subsequently spread throughout Japan.

This exceptionally rare pair of early Burmese bronze Buddhas, dating to approximately the 9th–11th century, represents a remarkable survival from the formative period of Buddhist scu...

A rare and visually compelling Korean bronze, distinguished by scale, craftsmanship, and spiritual resonance, this Baby Buddha is well suited for advanced private collectors or insti...

In nearly four decades of collecting and handling Himalayan and Buddhist art, this is unquestionably one of the most compelling and memorable works encountered.

Stylistically, the elongated proportions, serene facial expression, and restrained ornamentation are fully consistent with late Northern dynastic or early Sui-period Buddhist sculptu...

Decorated with relief carvings and polychrome pigments, this low, rectangular table Is a 19th-century Tibetan folding table (choksi), originally used as an altar surface for Buddhist...

Exquisitely hand-painted, it features a gathering of Buddhist monks adorned with gilded halos, which in Buddhist iconography signify enlightenment, divinity and spiritual importance.

A strong possibility it is recent, as it has so little wear, but if so, sculpted cast, and finished by a remarkably talented and skilled artisan who put tremendous time and effort in...

A historically rich and visually compelling Nepalese Buddhist shrine, ideal for the advanced collector of Himalayan art.

The offering jar has an elegant, tapered form, minimally decorated in low relief with Buddhist motifs, now faint from centuries of wear.

This large antique Nepalese Green Tara bronze statue is an exceptional masterpiece of Himalayan Buddhist art, originating from Nepal and dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

This large antique stucco Buddha head is an impressive and rare example of 19th-century Mandalay-style Buddhist sculpture from Burma (Myanmar). Crafted from stucco (masonry stone), t...

Despite its small size, the sculpture reflects the refined artistry and spiritual depth of traditional Burmese craftsmanship, making it ideal for collectors seeking an antique Burmes...

Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, the composition is rich with traditional Buddhist and Taoist symbolism: A dynamic golden dragon chases the "Flaming Pearl of Wisdom," representin...

Utagawa KUNIYOSHI Raigo Ajari – The Vengeful Monk, C.1843-1847 An early design of a famous episode depicting Raigo Ajari ( the priest Jitsusobo ) breathing out his curses and tearin...

Historically, such censers were used in religious rituals, ceremonies in Taoist and Buddhist temples, and for personal use in imperial and wealthy households.

The base is anchored by the Lishui ("standing water") and Mount Meru motifs, representing the Buddhist axis of the world rising from the cosmic ocean.

Even so, it remains an early and significant work, firmly rooted in the formative period of Burmese Hindu-Buddhist art. The figure is finely cast with softly modeled features, a ser...

The cover features a highly complex, balanced circular composition of intertwining hosoge (imaginary auspicious Buddhist flowers) and gracefully dancing butterflies.

Early 19th Century Burmese worn lacquer offering bowl used in Buddhist rituals for offerings in temples. This fine example has a lovely shaped including a footed base and worn lacqu...

Its harmonious composition, ritual significance, and authentic Nepalese origin make this exceptional bronze stupa a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Himalayan Buddhist ...

Broad lotus petals decorate the jar in polychromed pigments, painted in white with sweeping brushstrokes atop an allover rust-red finish. A common motif in Buddhist art across cultur...

The offering jar is potted to an elegant, tapered form and enveloped in a ring of broad lotus petals. A common motif in Buddhist art across cultures, the lotus flower is a symbol of ...

A truly unique piece, this antique Kammavaca manuscript is a treasured addition for collectors of Buddhist and Southeast Asian heritage. Antique Burmese Manuscript - Kammavaca book ...

This very special antique bronze Lao Buddha statue is an outstanding example of 17th century Lanxan style Buddhist sculpture, originating from Laos and distinguished by its monumenta...

This attractive serene and contemplative Japanese 19th century stone seated Buddha or kanon known as "Nyoi-rin-kanon" grants your wishes and removes all suffering. It's a remarkable ...

This object reveals its richness gradually, rewarding close and prolonged viewing. Monumental Buddhist household shrine from Myanmar (Burma), dating from the late 19th to early 20th...

Carved from solid wood and measuring 61.7 cm high, 47.6 cm wide, and 10.5 cm deep, the statue showcases the refined artistry and spiritual elegance characteristic of Burmese Buddhist...

This work features the Buddhist monk Saigyo under a radiant blue willow tree on a river bank showing a group of curious children a golden cat.

The offering jar is decorated with etched linework, ruffled borders and a polychromed design of lotus petals. A common motif in Buddhist art across cultures, the lotus flower is a sy...

The rounded shoulders are decorated in low relief with an array of Buddhist motifs and florals, including vajras for compassion and lotus flowers for purity and enlightenment.

Some of the earliest stone lanterns were carved with Buddhist images on the firebox and usually had compartments for an oil lamp or candle.

This important large antique bronze Ayutthaya Buddha is an exceptional museum-quality masterpiece of 16th-century Thai Buddhist art. Originating from Thailand, this monumental sculpt...

This exceptionally rare early Korean bronze Buddha is a remarkable survival from the formative period of Korean Buddhist sculpture, dating to approximately 1,000 years ago.

A significant and desirable example of early Himalayan art, it would be an important addition to any collection of Tibetan, Buddhist, or early Asian sculpture.

This rare beige linen pilgrim’s jacket, known as an ohenro-gi, was worn by a Buddhist pilgrim undertaking one of Japan’s sacred pilgrimage routes, most notably the Shikoku circuit of...

This rare beige linen pilgrim’s jacket, known as an ohenro-gi, was worn by a Buddhist pilgrim undertaking one of Japan’s sacred pilgrimage routes, most notably the Shikoku circuit of...

When the sanctified beer is released, Hindus and Buddhists jostle to catch a mouthful, treating it like a benediction from Bhairava that brings good luck for the year to come.